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AnnouncementWelcome to the Etsy shop of Chet Phillips Illustration. *Holiday shipping deadlines* --The official USPS deadlines to mail for receiving items before Dec. 25th are- USPS First Class Mail- Dec. 20th USPS Priority Mail- Dec. 21st USPS First Class International- Dec.1 I would strongly advise backing up these deadlines with a cushion of 2 days or so to account for the volumes of mail traveling during the holiday season.

This collection of foolishness was created using the natural media painting software "Painter." All prints are signed on archival matte paper. All content copyright ⓒ Chet Phillips. Visit www.chetart.com to sign up for email announcements and specials.

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Last updated on Nov 26, 2016

Welcome to the Etsy shop of Chet Phillips Illustration. *Holiday shipping deadlines* --The official USPS deadlines to mail for receiving items before Dec. 25th are- USPS First Class Mail- Dec. 20th USPS Priority Mail- Dec. 21st USPS First Class International- Dec.1 I would strongly advise backing up these deadlines with a cushion of 2 days or so to account for the volumes of mail traveling during the holiday season.

This collection of foolishness was created using the natural media painting software "Painter." All prints are signed on archival matte paper. All content copyright ⓒ Chet Phillips. Visit www.chetart.com to sign up for email announcements and specials.

I move between creating interpretive, dream-like worlds of mystery and a lighter side, cartoon illustration version. In both cases I would generally label my work somewhere between a form of pop surrealism and low brow art.

Every project starts with a big cheap sketchbook that I start doodling thumbnails on. These are refined, expanded and then scanned in and opened in the software program Painter. The finished art is almost always done completely in Painter.

Many have asked why create so many monkey images. Why indeed! It may have something to do with being raised by a family of Howler Monkeys until the age of 7. They abandoned me at a fire station door after my grooming habits become more than they could stomach. That brief jungle upbringing had less to do with my fascination with monkeys as with the long hours spent staring at the fire station's Lawson Wood calendar.

The same goes for the preponderance of Steampunk in my artwork. I'm fascinated by the odd, and sometimes arresting, mixture of high and low tech worlds, such as the industrial transition during the Victorian era and into the first World War. The mixture of troops on horseback with sabers and lances with the first steel-plated tanks, gas masks and machine guns is fodder for strange and beautifully horrifying dreams. The same sort of blending of new with old technology within the Steampunk universe translates into fantastic and inspiring visions of fashion, music, weaponry, transportation and architecture.

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Chet Phillips

Owner, Creator

I draw monkeys... and other stuff.

Julie Sullivan

Bookbinder, Creator

Julie Sullivan is the wife of Chet Phillips and contributes greatly to the ChetArt shop when her bookbinding skills are needed for a collaborative project. She runs Dancing Cat Bindery offering repair and new book creation projects.

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NEW LOCATION FOR 2016: 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fixture of the Austin holiday season. We have thousands of original works ranging from serious art to fun and kitschy items; shopping at the bazaar is a great way to buy hassle-free holiday gifts and support local artists.
All items at the bazaar have been handmade by local and regional artists that are selected through a rigorous jury process. The bazaar features the work of more than 200 artists that offer a wide variety of imaginative and beautiful gifts. You can expect to find: paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glassworks, ceramics, and more you can’t find anywhere else.
Many of your favorite artists from years past are back again, joined by lots of new talent. Whether your budget is large or small, you’ll find something–for yourself, for your best friend, or for that impossible-to-shop-for relative. See you at the Bazaar!

Shop policies

Last updated onJanuary 2, 2015

Welcome to my slightly off-center interpretation of the world. I've been illustrating, first with traditional tools and now digitally, combined for more than 25 years. I enjoy presenting both the humor and mystery in everyday things. My hope is that you'll find something in my efforts that you can connect with and enjoy.

Over the years I've had the honor of working for a variety of high profile companies and projects, including publishing companies, corporations, advertising agencies and movie studios. To learn more about my illustration business, please visit my web page: www.chetart.com

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I accept Paypal and Direct Checkout with a credit card. To ensure speedy delivery, please make your Paypal payment immediately. Shipping time is based from the date of cleared payment. You may cancel your order at any time prior to shipping for a full refund.

Shipping

Make sure your shipping address is current. I will cross-reference addresses between Paypal and Etsy, but will defer to the Etsy address. Please include a note in your purchase if you need your item sent to a third party with their address.

Items are shipped First Class Mail (Domestic and International) and USPS Priority Mail.

Domestic First Class Mail averages 3 business days transit time. First Class International will take longer, depending on your location.

International customers are responsible for any and all fees and tariffs associated with Customs. These fees and tariffs are not included in either the purchase and/or shipping costs.

Refunds and Exchanges

Please contact me if you have any concerns with your item when you receive it. I want you be satisfied with your purchase and decision to support my efforts, and appreciate the opportunity to correct any problem.

Additional policies and FAQs

All prints are printed on high quality archival paper and signed by me. Allow 1 to 2 business days to print, prepare and ship your item. Note: due to computer monitors differences in colors may vary. The color in your prints is likely to differ somewhat from what you see on your monitor. My studio printing set-up produces a beautifully rich result from years of practice and adjustment. Any copyright mark visible in the on-line shop will not be included on your print.

Now offering a large print size version (proportionally within a 13" x 19" format) to any image now listed in the shop as 8" x 10" The large versions are printed on high quality archival paper. Please contact me if there's one you'd like available and I'll happily post it.

I'm open to wholesale inquires. Feel free to contact me with your requests.